This book begins with an extensive review of the chords and keys previously studied, using fresh and interesting material that will provide enjoyment as well as reinforcement. Particularly noteworthy is the systematic presentation of ...

As a result, the pieces are quickly mastered. ... in Recital 1B are the folk tunes "Camptown Races" and "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow," and imaginative originals like "The Elephant and the Flea" and "March of the Extra-Terrestrials."

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes ... playing habits and note reading ... concepts include: a review of major and minor triads; diminished and augmented triads; ... seventh chord; a special ... the A flat ... notes; and dotted ...

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. ... short appoggiatura, trill and mordent; plus arpeggios; the A Major scale; and the keys of B minor and C minor.

Category: Piano - Alfred's Basic Piano Course
The Recital Books congratulate students for a job well done by providing correlated repertoire to their Lesson Books that are based on concepts they've already learned. As a result, the pieces are quickly mastered.

Category: Piano - Alfred's Basic Piano Course
Designed to coordinate page-by-page with the Lesson Books. Contains enjoyable games and quizzes that reinforce the principles presented in the Lesson Books. Students can increase their musical understanding while they are away from ...

Every concept and principal introduced in the Lesson Books of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course is reinforced in each of the correlated Theory Books. Important tips are included that make learning chord progressions even easier!

... Alfred's Basic Piano Library," Lesson Books 1A and 1B, plus selected pages from Theory, Recital and Fun Solo Books and combines them into part of a sequential five-book series. ... used under the direction of a piano teacher or ...

It is a greatly ... and ... a ... There is a smooth, logical progression between each lesson, a thorough explanation of chord theory and playing styles, and outstanding extra songs, including folk, classical, and contemporary selections.